Are you one of those people who often wonder “why is my computer so slow and have computer errors?” Does your PC often leave you high and dry, while you are working on it? If you answered yes, then be sure to read this article. Discussed below are three pointers that will help you speed up your PC and get rid of common PC errors, such as runtime errors, driver errors, DLL errors and RunDLL errors.

1. Check the RAM on your PC

   RAM is your PC’s “workspace” and it stores the information that is currently being used by your computer and any software installed on your computer. It is imperative to have adequate RAM on your PC. How much RAM do you require? Well, this will depend on what you use your PC for. For instance, if you use your computer to run standard applications, such as PowerPoint, Word, etc or for general Internet browsing then 256MB of memory should be sufficient. However, if you run high-end graphics programs or the latest games on your machine, then we suggest that you install more RAM.

   Also, you must ensure that all the RAM chips on your computer are free from any physical problems. To check this, we recommend that you use a good memory test tool. These tools are easily available on the Internet.

2. Regularly clean the Windows Registry

   The registry is the most critical component of your computer as it stores all information about system hardware and software configuration, system and network settings, and user profiles. The registry feeds necessary information to the operating system, applications and all other tasks that are performed on your PC. Being such an important component, it is imperative that you maintain a clean and compact registry.

   Registry problems generally occur due to the accumulation of a large number of unwanted information within it. Another cause of registry errors is that malware programs, such as viruses, and spyware add several malicious entries within the registry and corrupt the existing entries.

   To prevent registry problems, it is important that you regularly scan and clean your registry. We recommend you use an advanced registry cleaner for this purpose. Registry cleaners are easily available for download on the Internet.

3. Regularly clean and Defrag your system’s hard disk

   Many computer experts recommend that all computer users must clean and defrag their hard disk at least once a month.

   Regular hard disk clean up is essential because as you install/uninstall programs, browse the web, and create new files and folders, a lot of data gets stored on the system’s hard disk that you do not actually require. You can use the Windows Disk Cleanup tool to get rid of this unwanted data. Disk cleanup also increases free space on your disk by compressing old system files.

   With constant removal and addition of data, it becomes impossible to store data on the hard disk in a contiguous way. As a result, the load on the hard disk increases because it has to look in different places to read one particular file. This not only results in slow computer performance, but may also cause physical damage to the hard disk. To prevent these problems, you must regularly run the Windows Disk Defragmenter tool to defrag your hard disk.